On May 24, 2008, the 9th annual Prince of Wales International Marathon will be held. Marathon participants will traverse a scenic certified course winding across Prince of Wales Island from Hollis through Klawock to Craig. Next year's guest speaker is Helen Klein.

Runners may enter the full marathon as individuals, or sign up 2-person, 4-person, or 8-person relay teams. Plaques will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female full-marathon runners.  Register by April 15 to guarantee yourself a T-shirt and medallion.  Plaques and medallions will be presented to finishing participants at the awards ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. on race day. It’s definitely worth staying for!

Prince of Wales Island, located in Southern Alaska, is the third largest island in the United States. Affectionately known by locals as POW, Prince of Wales is roughly 2,600 square miles and is home to nearly 6,000 residents and ten communities.  The marathon is an island-wide event; it is organized and staffed by volunteers from many of the different communities.

The Prince of Wales Island International Marathon is the premiere event of the Prince of Wales Runners Club, a member of the Road Runners Club of America, and is possible, thanks to all the volunteers from POW.  Support is provided by financial sponsors, including First Bank, Alaska Power & Telephone, Alaska Airlines, City of Craig, Alaska Marine Lines & Arrowhead Transfer, Pacific Airways, and Skinny Raven Sports.